At JWS we aim to support your career development whilst ensuring you enjoy a balanced and healthy lifestyle. We offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to support you and reward you for your contributions.

Benefits of working with us include: 

  • access to interesting, high-quality work with industry-leading clients
  • structured professional development programs
  • competitive remuneration 
  • an Employee Share Plan for our senior lawyers and business services staff, so they can share in the value they help create
  • the opportunity to work with leading foreign law firms on cross-border client work
  • mentoring to support early and mid-career lawyers
  • a sponsorship program for senior lawyers on the path to partnership
  • flexible working
  • regular social and sporting activities 
  • opportunities to give back to the community through meaningful pro bono work 
  • a Wellbeing Network, including Wellbeing Champions and Mental Health First-Aid accredited officers in each office
  • an Employee Assistance Program, available to all our people and their immediate family
  • up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, including superannuation
  • a generous Employee Referral Program 
  • regular Employee Awards to recognise and celebrate excellent performance
  • employee education assistance, including financial contributions and up to five days study leave for approved programs
  • the ability to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave each year
  • various networks to be a part of, including the Social & Sporting Committee, Gender Equality, First Nations Reconciliation, Pride+, Cultural & Faith Affiliations, Families & Carers, and Disability & Accessibility, available for all employees
  • an in-house JWS Café in our Sydney office, with subsidised food and beverages
  • networking drinks nights
  • free flu vaccinations and access to discounted health insurance.